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That's what I figured. I imagine the euro E36M has the best HP to weight combo.

Which engine versions did you use for the numbers below (E30 - 2.3 or 2.5, E36 - US motor or Euro, E46 standard S54 or CSL)?

Sam

straight6pwr said:

i think bmw should just go back to a 6cyl such as the 330hp s54 and get the chassis weight back under 3000 lbs.

here is the power to weight ratios of all m3s over the years:

e30m3: 14 lbs per hp

e36m3: 13 lbs per hp

e46m3: 10 lbs per hp

e92m3: 9 lbs per hp

if the next m3 is 330hp and 3000 lbs it achieves the same power ratio as the e92! but instead they will make it 400+ hp and increase the weight by another 200 lbs again. did you know that the current e92 m3 weighs more than the e34 m5?

unfortunately, the ///M cars are become less about being sports cars and more about having gadgets, driving themselves, and being comfortable.

I like it just like this!!

Sam

alexw said:

How she sits now (though its in storage):